any regrets?

any of you in cold climates? how does the stainless steel react to road salt? any weird noises during low temperatures?

this is one of my last mods

 

Been driving with the Comptech since last summer. No weird noises or reactions to Chicago winter conditions. It's a high quality product that should last as long as the car.

As far as sound - I'm used to it. I say this because last week I took my car for service, and got a '01 TL as a loaner. I couldn't believe it was so quiet. I may put my originals back on for a while until I long for the noise again - which I'm sure I will. It's nice to have the option to switch back and forth - which by the way is an incredibly easy task. Good luck!

 

nice quality, and a smooth sound... no problems at all. Looks well made.

 

It's a real Bit@h to keep them clean in the cold climates! I need to polish them BAD!
Ed

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'99 TL Satin Silver/Ebony, Non/Nav, Comptech lowered, Comptech Air Filter Element, Inspire Tails, AEM Brake Pads all around, Comptech Axle Back Exhaust, "Guy Smiley" doll on the dash as my Co-driver...

Pics of my TL
Pics of my Miata! Wadya think?

 

"previous comptech exhaust owner"

I had my exhaust on for 6 months over the winter. The stainless steel stays beautiful, but the installation bolts start to show some deterioration. They came off easy and cleaned up like new (just ask jleeder, who bought mine).

I don't regret having the comptech for a while. But now that I have gone back to OEM, the car still sounds aggressive enough, but no more humming on the highway. The only thing I miss is the sound at idle and startup.

I suggest you keep your OEM system. If you regret the Comptech, you can always sell it for a minor loss like I did.

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2000 3.2 TL, Paper maps.
Naples Gold / Parchment.
225/55ZR-16 RE730s on OEM alloys.
205/55QR-16 Alpins on steel wheels w/covers (winter).

Pictures

1999 CR-V EX 4WD Auto White
1992 MR-2 5-Speed T-Tops 2.2L, Greddy SP S/S Exhaust

 

I really like my comptech exhaust. The sound is not too loud. If I could do it again, I would save my money for the headers. But thats just me.

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'00 White Diamond Perl w/Nav
Wings West Spoiler
Comptech Exaust
Rear Comptech Sway bar
AEM CAI

 

Can't wait to get mine on tomorrow!

 

At first I didn't like that droning rumble sound at low rpm's accelerating. Got used to it. Very quiet at cruising speeds! No regrets!

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1999 Dark Emerald Pearl TL w/ nav
Factory underbody kit and rear spoiler.
Comptech springs, sways, headers and exhaust.
RS Akimoto Funnel Ram III Intake.
18x7.5 +48 5Zigen Heidfeld wheels with 225/40ZR18 Nitto NT-555 tires.
Inspire Tail-lights with Polarg M-23 P8711R signal bulbs.
DEI Viper 550ESP Alarm
Pics of my TL

 

Should I wax them before I put them on?

 

That's actually a good idea!

 

Yo Nate, you got to show me the exhaust once you get them on. I want to listen to the sweet low tone of your new exhaust. I might be considering them.

 

Cool! I'm waxing them now!